Report on the Geology & Gold Fields of Otago
Tokomairiro
Tokomairiro.
This specimen was forwarded by Capt. Hutton from Tokomairiro. It is an excellent ore. On aualysis it shows of—
This is equal to 55.75 per cent. of metallic iron, and in such a state of combination and purity as to be very easily reduced. It will, if found in large quantity be a very valuable ore of iron, and should not be neglected.
Susquioxide of iron | 79.5 per cent. |
Water | 14 0 per cent. |
Earthy matter | 6.5 per cent. |